Crime Rates for Bronte, NSW
⇌ Compare Bronte with another suburbAs of the Jun 2026 data release, The Bronte (2024) crime rate for the Year ending Mar 2026 was calculated from 231 reported incidents, equal to 3,224 incident per 100,000 people. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), the population of Bronte, NSW in 2021 was 7,166. In the last 10 years, Bronte, NSW's crime rate has remained relatively stable. Recent data shows that Assault and Robbery occur at a rate of 1 incident per 265.4 people. For property crimes such as Burglary and Theft, the rate is 1 incident per 77.9 people. Community safety concerns, including Stalking and Harassment, are reported at a rate of 1 incident per 398.1 people. When reviewing these figures, it’s also valuable to compare them with broader crime trends across the Greater Sydney region.
Most Common Crimes in Bronte for 2026: Theft (99), Assault (25), Drug offences (24).
| Type/Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 235 | 272 | 247 | 233 | 255 | 244 | 368 | 237 | 242 | 222 | 231 |
| Abduction and kidnapping | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Against justice procedures | 10 | 20 | 18 | 12 | 17 | 21 | 11 | 17 | 21 | 11 | 22 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Assault | 35 | 27 | 19 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 17 | 27 | 23 | 27 | 25 |
| Betting and gaming offences | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Coercive Control | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disorderly conduct | 14 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
| Drug offences | 13 | 24 | 20 | 9 | 20 | 30 | 20 | 8 | 7 | 14 | 24 |
| Homicide | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 9 | 10 | 5 | 13 | 16 | 8 | 16 | 15 | 20 | 18 | 17 |
| Liquor offences | 2 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 3 | 16 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| Malicious damage to property | 32 | 40 | 33 | 25 | 31 | 20 | 17 | 13 | 31 | 26 | 18 |
| Other offences | 2 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 34 | 163 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Robbery | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences | 4 | 4 | 18 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 16 | 19 | 13 | 15 |
| Theft | 107 | 120 | 110 | 115 | 104 | 79 | 92 | 89 | 103 | 92 | 99 |
| Transport regulatory offences | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
In 2026, Bronte, NSW recorded 231 total crime incidents. Over the period from 2016 to 2026, overall crime has decreased. Cumulatively over this period, the most common crime type was 'Theft' with 1110 reported cases.
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Latest Crime Rates
| Type | incidents (2026) | incidents (2025) | Changes(%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 7 | 5 | 40.00% (5) |
| Breach bail conditions | 10 | 5 | 100.00% (5) |
| Resist or hinder officer | 5 | 1 | 400.00% (1) |
| Arson | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Assault Police | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Domestic violence related assault | 11 | 15 | -26.67% (15) |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 14 | 10 | 40.00% (10) |
| Blackmail and extortion | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Offensive conduct | 2 | 4 | -50.00% (4) |
| Trespass | 2 | 2 | 0.00% (2) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cannabis | 1 | 0 | 100.00% (0) |
| Dealing, trafficking in cocaine | 2 | 1 | 100.00% (1) |
| Dealing, trafficking in ecstasy | 2 | 0 | 200.00% (0) |
| Dealing, trafficking in other drugs | 6 | 0 | 600.00% (0) |
| Other drug offences | 4 | 3 | 33.33% (3) |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Possession and/or use of cannabis | 5 | 5 | 0.00% (5) |
| Possession and/or use of cocaine | 3 | 2 | 50.00% (2) |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 17 | 18 | -5.56% (18) |
| Liquor offences | 2 | 4 | -50.00% (4) |
| Malicious damage to property | 18 | 26 | -30.77% (26) |
| Other offences | 3 | 2 | 50.00% (2) |
| Other offences against the person | 0 | 2 | -100.00% (2) |
| Pornography offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 1 | 3 | -66.67% (3) |
| Sexual assault | 8 | 6 | 33.33% (6) |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 7 | 7 | 0.00% (7) |
| Break and enter dwelling | 12 | 5 | 140.00% (5) |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 2 | 4 | -50.00% (4) |
| Fraud | 24 | 15 | 60.00% (15) |
| Motor vehicle theft | 13 | 13 | 0.00% (13) |
| Other theft | 14 | 22 | -36.36% (22) |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 6 | 1 | 500.00% (1) |
| Steal from dwelling | 12 | 11 | 9.09% (11) |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 11 | 16 | -31.25% (16) |
| Steal from person | 1 | 1 | 0.00% (1) |
| Steal from retail store | 4 | 4 | 0.00% (4) |
| Transport regulatory offences | 0 | 1 | -100.00% (1) |
Overview
No of incidents (Year ending Mar 2026), people in 2021Crime rates are shown as incidents per 100,000 people. These figures are based on the latest reported incidents and population data from the last census (2021). As population numbers may have changed since 2021, the calculated rates may not accurately reflect current population levels or the current situation in each area (suburb, LGA, and state). Therefore, the rates should be used as an indicator rather than a definitive measure of whether a suburb is safe or unsafe.
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FAQ About Crime in Bronte, NSW
How common is car theft in the Bronte, NSW?
There were 13 motor vehicle theft incident(s) recorded between Year ending Mar 2026, averaging 1 incident every 28.1 day.
Is Bronte, NSW safe in 2026
Yes, Bronte, NSW is considered more safe compared to the overall state average, as its crime rate of 3,224 incidents per 100,000 people for the Year ending Mar 2026 is lower than the overall crime rate in New South Wales.
What is the most common crime in Bronte, NSW?
In 2026, the most common crime type in Bronte, NSW was Theft with 99 reported incidents.
Has crime in the Bronte, NSW increased or decreased in the past 5 years?
Crime rates have decreased by 5% over the past five years.
What is rate of criminal against person in Bronte, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 57 incident against persons in Bronte, NSW, including homicide, assault, sexual offences,robbery, and other crimes against the person.
What is the rate of property crime in Bronte, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, there were 118 property crime incident in Bronte, NSW, including arson, theft, and malicious damage to property.
What is the number of drug offenses in Bronte, NSW?
In Year ending Mar 2026, Bronte, NSW recorded 24 drug incident, including cocaine, narcotics, cannabis, amphetamines, ecstasy and other drugs.
Community Snapshot – Bronte (2021)
Bronte is a quiet suburb with around 7166 people. The suburb has a good mix of households, with 48.6% being couple families with children and the average household size is 2.5 people. The median household weekly income is $3365, though the unemployment rate stands at 2.6%. While 65.3% of people were born in Australia, the area still reflects a multicultural spirit through its people, food, and events
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Other Safe Suburbs Near Bronte
If you’re considering living near Bronte , you might also be interested in these nearby suburbs, which consistently report lower crime rates and offer family-friendly amenities.
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- Tamarama - 53 incidents (0.03586 per 100,000 people)
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- Bondi - 530 incidents (0.05091 per 100,000 people)
- Waverley - 300 incidents (0.07116 per 100,000 people)
- Bondi Beach - 1140 incidents (0.09902 per 100,000 people)
- Bondi Junction - 1926 incidents (0.18589 per 100,000 people)
*Unincorporated/Out Of Council - Areas that are not governed by a local government authority
Source: Crime Statistics Agency (CSA), NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Australian Bureau of Statistics
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